PITCAIRN GROUP OF ISLANDS
HAVE THE INHABITANTS OF PITCAIRN EVER EXPRESSED A DESIRE
FOR INDEPENDENCE?
21.
In 1968 the Island Council declared unanimously
that they did not wish to alter the relationship with the
UK, but that if change were desirable the Council had full
confidence that this could be negotiated satisfactorily.
HAS THERE BEEN A CHANGE IN THE PITCAIRNERS' ATTITUDE
SINCE 1968?
22.
No. The declaration of 16 June has not been
rescinded, nor has the Island Council expressed any wish
for a change in status.
WHAT AID DOES HER MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT GIVE TO PITCAIRN TO
'PROMOTE CONSTRUCTIVE MEASURES OF DEVELOPMENT'?
23.
Aid is granted to Pitcairn where the need arises.
For example, the Overseas Development Administration paid
£47,000 towards the construction of the jetty in 1977 and met
the cost of the visit of a New Zealand army officer who
undertook repairs to the jetty in June/July this year.
DOES PITCAIRN HAVE SELF-GOVERNMENT?
24. Pitcairn islanders run their internal affairs through
an Island Council which consists of elected and nominated
members.
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